Finally Open For Business! This Is What I Do and How You Can Work With Me (Mike Kelly, CPA)

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  • čas přidán 22. 08. 2024

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  • @leonardohernandez9365
    @leonardohernandez9365 Před 2 lety +5

    Congrats Mike! Later you should make videos explaining how operating a Accounting/Tax firm works. I'm a CPA myself and people won't stop recommending one day opening my own firm

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety +1

      Great idea Leonardo, I'm learning a lot fast about the other aspects of the business. I can tell you one thing, lots of hats to wear when starting your own firm.

    • @gwiszitstaxtime7293
      @gwiszitstaxtime7293 Před 2 lety +1

      My motto is if not you then who! If not now then when. That was before Covid and it’s been quite a ride!!! Congrats Mike and Leonardo! Just start baby!

  • @SmilinsShrinking
    @SmilinsShrinking Před 2 lety +9

    Congratulations on starting your own firm. I own a small tax practice as well, and I think your intro video is perfect. Your clients will be very lucky to work with you. 😊

  • @1DansBlues
    @1DansBlues Před 2 lety +5

    Congratulations on the start of your own practice. It will be such a rewarding experience. I’m happy for you.
    I don’t find H&R cheap for what they offer and so. I often find I can offer my services usually for less and try to add value and stand out from them.
    I try to be reasonable with my fees, so they come back, instead of overcharging them and they never come back. Every year there is a turn over individual returns however I seem to do more every year.
    Well back to your video. Best wishes and much success my friend.

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for sharing that Dan :) It is always helpful to learn from someone who has been in the business.

  • @bucksamson2561
    @bucksamson2561 Před 2 lety

    Mike is one of the best CPAs I've worked with. I came from TurboTax and I was very frustrated. Mike handled all my situations and problems at a very fair price with no headaches I'd recommend Mike to everyone.💯👍🤗

  • @cjtrades
    @cjtrades Před rokem

    Thanks for the call Mike and glad to have you helping us!!!

  • @chrischow7398
    @chrischow7398 Před 2 lety +2

    Wishing you for blessed success in opening your business! Thank you for continuing to provide educational content on taxes and finance!

  • @scrapincowgirl7
    @scrapincowgirl7 Před 2 lety +1

    Congrats Mike! So happy for you!!

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you Patty!!! It has been a great experience been meeting with potential prospects locally and many people over CZcams who are subscribers of the channel :)

  • @EvangelistRBColbert
    @EvangelistRBColbert Před 2 lety +1

    Congrats buddy! 🙌🏽 You will love being an entrepreneur vs stocks! Trust me! 😊

  • @gaylep4404
    @gaylep4404 Před 2 lety +2

    Your content is always clear, concise and meaningful. Congrats and best wishes on your new venture- I’m sure you are going to be very successful!

  • @ValentinAdamee
    @ValentinAdamee Před 2 lety +1

    CONGRATULATIONS !!

  • @higirlhigh
    @higirlhigh Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing!!! Wooohoo! I’ll be reaching out!

  • @chaumvan
    @chaumvan Před 2 lety +1

    Cheers to the new endeavor!

  • @luisa7655
    @luisa7655 Před 2 lety +1

    Congratulations Mike!!!

  • @MoneyandLifeTV
    @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety

    If you have any general questions please leave them here. Thanks everyone!

  • @remy9536
    @remy9536 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice! Congrats Mike!!!

  • @brandonnaar4453
    @brandonnaar4453 Před 2 lety

    Congratulations to you! I wish you great success!

  • @raycody
    @raycody Před 2 lety

    Hey Mike, here's a suggestion for an upcoming show. Maybe you can talk a little bit about tax advantages and strategies for people who are working from home. I don't work from home, by my GF does, and she would definitely find it useful. Thanks can congrats on your new business!

  • @kevinmendoza4402
    @kevinmendoza4402 Před 2 lety +1

    Mike, I hit the like button so the CZcams algorithm doesn’t put your video in the public toilet. Keep up the great work! 👍

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety

      Kevin, that puts a smile on my face thanks so much :)

  • @daveschmarder-1950
    @daveschmarder-1950 Před 2 lety +1

    Congrats on the launch of your new business, Mike. I know you'll do well.

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety +1

      Fingers crossed Dave! Thanks so much! Having a "Pre-billionaire" in my corner is the confidence boost I need :)

  • @jadenardini7736
    @jadenardini7736 Před rokem

    Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @marthavillarreal9989
    @marthavillarreal9989 Před 2 lety +1

    This is great Mike!! I am so happy for you ALL THE BEST AMD MANY BLESSINGS CONGRATULATIONS!!!

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety

      Many many thanks Martha :) Fingers crossed that it goes well.

  • @Jason_M72
    @Jason_M72 Před 2 lety +1

    Congrats my man. I'm sure you will excel. Keep up the good work and much success to you!

  • @fearyahaboveall7755
    @fearyahaboveall7755 Před 2 lety +1

    Watched your videos for 2 days and I’m already hooked , I definitely want you to do my taxes !

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety

      Thank you fear! If I can of service feel free to message me on the "contact" portion of my website. www.mikekellycpa.com. I started taking appointments late last week.

  • @salpremiers
    @salpremiers Před 2 lety +1

    Congratulation you will do great!!

  • @quincyberman5629
    @quincyberman5629 Před 2 lety +1

    Congrats man!

  • @Epiclimits
    @Epiclimits Před 2 lety

    Congratulations to you sir. This is awesome news for you.

  • @joydebghosal.7646
    @joydebghosal.7646 Před 2 lety +1

    Proud of you big brother.
    God bless you.

  • @twinspinner76
    @twinspinner76 Před 2 lety +1

    Always enjoy your videos. I’ll be hitting u up on your webpage soon for a consult.

  • @MigdaliaCampos
    @MigdaliaCampos Před 2 lety +1

    Happy to hear best of luck. Looking forward to speaking with you. Hopefully to start a prosperous business relationship.

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety +1

      Sounds good Migdalia, reach out any time on the contact me part of my website: www.mikekellycpa.com/

    • @MigdaliaCampos
      @MigdaliaCampos Před 2 lety +1

      I did. Waiting for 24 to 48 hours for a reply. I know you must be busy.

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety

      Yes and indeed, but you should hear from me soon thanks :) The initial influx of e-mails was overwhelming ;) but I'll get it under control

  • @jarc02
    @jarc02 Před 2 lety +1

    Good luck!

  • @Know-How-Now
    @Know-How-Now Před 2 lety +1

    Best wishes for the new business, Mike.

  • @mahalakshmi-xo4cr
    @mahalakshmi-xo4cr Před 2 lety +1

    Hi congrats, I am working for a Texas firm from India.. I used to listen ur video for my work related stuff's

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety

      Wow, that is awesome, and thank you :) More vids to come.

  • @Saffeyah
    @Saffeyah Před 2 lety +1

    Omg congratulations! Such amazing news! Are you state specific? I'm in NYC working in real estate I know for 2022 tax year I will need your services for sure!

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety

      Thank you Saffeya! I am based out of California, but I am currently taking clients from other states. Real estate in NYC sounds exciting :)

  • @CosmicCosmo1
    @CosmicCosmo1 Před 2 lety

    Good job putting this out there. You should get an initial set of clients from this wide cast approach but you'll eventually want to be in control of the clients you onboard. You're going to get a bunch of people that won't pay much and will constantly be chewing up your time. This is why I prefer the hourly billing structure but this approach is way better than buying a practice. I wish you all the luck in the world. Being the practice owner is way better than being an employee of a larger firm due to all the free time you'll enjoy throughout the year.

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Olaf! You make excellent points and these are challenges I will need to navigate and overcome. So far being an owner has been a lot more fun than employee. Fingers crossed that I can make it successful over the next few years.

    • @CosmicCosmo1
      @CosmicCosmo1 Před 2 lety +1

      @@MoneyandLifeTV you will make it successful there is no doubt about it.

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety

      Thank you brother! I appreciate your encouragement :)

  • @raniae9111
    @raniae9111 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for putting out these videos. They are very helpful!! Can you make a video on foreign tax credit (form f1116) explaining the carry back and carryover credit from previous years?

  • @quest791
    @quest791 Před 2 lety +1

    This is awesome Mike! Congrats on getting this going!

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks a bunch JibJab fingers crossed that it goes well.

  • @foodiefantasies9792
    @foodiefantasies9792 Před 2 lety

    You're awesome,
    I myself working as an intern in an accounting firm. If u need any helping hand on ur work, I would love to help. I just want to gather experience, you won't have to pay me anything. 😁

  • @mikecarter1774
    @mikecarter1774 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm happy for you. Keep up the great work, when you can. I hope you will have so much work that it will be hard for you to make many videos. Haha

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety +1

      I'm afraid of that Mike haha, thanks so much brother!

  • @susiekelly4322
    @susiekelly4322 Před 2 lety +1

    On to the new future congrats!

  • @ivydoctorptgoldenretriever8484

    Yaay , exciting ! Do you take Florida client? Thanks

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety

      HI Ivy, I certainly do :) Best place to reach me is via the contact portion of my website at mikekellycpa.com/

  • @VOGASforVeinOfGoldAndSilver

    I am so happy ;) to here this ;)
    🤝🤗🤝

  • @mariachaires8063
    @mariachaires8063 Před 2 lety

    How amazing is this!! Congratulations Mike! You made the big step! I hope one day to work for you 😉 would love to learn from one of the best.. will definitely refer you 👍😊🙌 Congratulations again

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you Maria!! You are too kind :) I hope to be able to expand someday and hire. I will keep you in mind.

    • @mariachaires8063
      @mariachaires8063 Před 2 lety +1

      @@MoneyandLifeTV thank you 🙌❤👍

  • @MrSkillz07
    @MrSkillz07 Před 2 lety +1

    Congrats man!!

  • @edgarantonio5728
    @edgarantonio5728 Před 2 lety

    Congrats 🎉🍾 bro can you do taxes in Texas??

  • @b-man1232
    @b-man1232 Před 2 lety +1

    Very cool! General question. My Dad and Brother own a Speaker's Bureau that has become quite successful over the years. They book motivational speakers, comedians, successful coaches, etc., etc. (they act as the agent). My Dad is looking at retirement in the coming months. My Brother will assume full ownership at that point. He's been advised to set-up a LLC. What are your general thoughts on LLC's as opposed to a "C" or "S" corporation? Thanks.

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety

      Hi B-Man both LLC's and S-corps are great. C-corps have become the least favorable entity in recent years (at least for smaller business owners), but all entities have pros and cons. I would suggest researching each and think about what your brother plans to do with the entities and what type of assets it will own. LLC is great for holding appreciating assets like property for example, but an S-corp is not. Hopefully an accountant/cpa is involved to help guide them. That would probably be the best thing they could do before everything settles.

    • @b-man1232
      @b-man1232 Před 2 lety

      @@MoneyandLifeTV - THANKS!!

  • @dreamcatchinbebo4080
    @dreamcatchinbebo4080 Před 2 lety +1

    Congrats

  • @citizenoftheyearCC
    @citizenoftheyearCC Před 2 lety +2

    I assume you are a pro at helping with taxes on CZcams income Mike =]

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety

      I can certainly handle most tax situations :) CZcams income is a nice supplement, but not enough to pay the bills on ad revenue alone.🤓

  • @kokalti
    @kokalti Před 2 lety +1

    If I am an employee not a businessman at a trucking company that requires me to be out on the road can I write off meal expenses? Thanks

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety

      Hi great question, the answer is unfortunately no, but perhaps you can workout some sort of meal reimbursement plan with your employer.

  • @chewie1355
    @chewie1355 Před 2 lety +1

    I got a guy. His name is MK. 👍

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety

      I am grateful sir. Will do my best to not let you down ;)

  • @claudiovallone9217
    @claudiovallone9217 Před 2 lety

    When filing qbi deduction form, should each company net qbi income include prior years unalowed passive loses? My taxact is doing this automatically and imo its duplicating the loss and then making me lose my qbid for this year.. because the form asks you about prior year unallowed loses again in líne 2.

  • @davidk6498
    @davidk6498 Před 2 lety

    Mike can I sell my stock up to my cost basis without triggering capital gains?

  • @joelh.m2655
    @joelh.m2655 Před 2 lety

    Great 👍🏾

  • @elcondemajor
    @elcondemajor Před 2 lety

    I have a quick question not related. How long do I have to own an electric car so I can get the deduction? I’m going to sell mine and I’ve only had it six months

  • @alirambo8792
    @alirambo8792 Před 2 lety

    Too funny..I work for HRBlock!

  • @user-ys4yq4cz9r
    @user-ys4yq4cz9r Před 2 lety +1

    I have money in stock , can I use as a business?

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety

      Hi J, generally no for most people. There are day trading businesses which would be the exception but that is something you would want to look into. Casually investing in the stock market though for retirement would not be considered a business activity.

  • @MichaelA82828
    @MichaelA82828 Před 2 lety +2

    Are you looking for employees?

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety

      Hi Michael thanks for asking. I likely will be in the future. Once cashflow stabilizes and I've built up a nice working base of projects (not sure exactly when that will be) but will be looking. At the moment I wish I had a secretary because I have had so many appointment requests and referrals that I feel I cannot keep up :) good problem to have.

  • @notyoaveragejosay1577
    @notyoaveragejosay1577 Před 2 lety +1

    Do operate in just one state

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety

      Hi, I am based out of Modesto, California, but can prepare a state return in whichever state a person resides.

    • @notyoaveragejosay1577
      @notyoaveragejosay1577 Před 2 lety +1

      @@MoneyandLifeTV thank you

  • @DoumoArigato
    @DoumoArigato Před 2 lety +1

    Hi, Mike! I just visited your website and left a message for you. I just wanted to get your year-end tax-filling fees estimate. Whenever you have time, please get back to me!1! thank you so much!😀

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks Kiddo! I will be in touch. I have a bit of a backlog of people I am getting back to so it might be next week, but you will hear from me.

    • @DoumoArigato
      @DoumoArigato Před 2 lety

      Thanks Mike!!! I am looking forward to hear from you soon!!!😀

  • @christinahudsonr6058
    @christinahudsonr6058 Před 2 lety

    why deleting our comments

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety

      Not sure what you are referring to Christopher? I don't believe I have removed any comments on this video with the exception of one spam comment.

  • @kylebruns9060
    @kylebruns9060 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome website Mike! I appreciate the effort you’ve put into your channel. You’ve made doing my taxes soo much easier and I hope your new business is successful!
    I did notice one thing while looking at your site from my phone (iphone 11).
    It seems that the
    is making each box have a lot of blank space due to the inline style.
    Should be an easy fix ! Other than that, the site looks good and I can’t wait to hear later updates about how the business is going! Maybe you can throw some business tips in with your usual content !

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you Kyle! I'll see if I can fix that. Are you referring to the home page or one of the menu page?

    • @kylebruns9060
      @kylebruns9060 Před 2 lety +1

      @@MoneyandLifeTV I’m referring to the home page !

    • @MoneyandLifeTV
      @MoneyandLifeTV  Před 2 lety

      Thank you